Arizona Recall Victory Signals Democratic Power In State
Discussion of Arizona voters backing recall for judges and pushing through initiative principles. The piece compares recall gains to California and Oklahoma, notes Taft’s tariff stance and opposition to popular governance, and questions whether Taft will support or recant on recall and referendum.
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Arizona
Taft
California
Mr. Taft
Paft
Roosevelt
Oklahoma
Critique of Court System and Legal Fees Calls for Reform
The Farmer discusses corruption in federal courts and the need to abolish lawyer fees in office. It urges compensation reform, transferring fees to the Federal treasury, and subjects all courts to public opinion, praising Connecticut for better management and noting open coroner procedures over secret ones. It also commends Attorney General Wickersham for exposing inefficiency and corruption.
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Connecticut
Wickersham
B A Read Company Offers Hand Woven Indian Blankets
The B A Read Company established 1857 offers genuine hand woven Indian blankets in Indian style with indigo blue and sumach red Navajo emblems. Large blankets serve as rugs or portieres while smaller saddle blankets become bath mats or wall hangings. Carpet Store first floor.
Legislators Should Have Car Fare While Salaries Remain at 300
Connecticut legislators face debate over travel pay as the attorney general argues for keeping car fare coverage. The piece notes the 1818 rate of 25 cents a mile and $300 salaries, suggesting railroads might shoulder transport costs if lawmakers must stay in Hartford during sessions. It urges an amendment to restore travel allowances or extend railroad responsibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Connecticut
Ger- S
Hartford
General Assembly
Attorney General Finds Gross Corruption In United States Courts
The report notes 89 clerks offices examined with 48 showing irregularities and 10 shortfalls. five compromised, five prosecuted. Irregularities stem from fee-based clerks compensation and limited supervision, with a Supreme Court ruling shielding embezzlement until accounts are settled. The piece condemns systemic inefficiency and erosion of public trust.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Etornery General
United States
Storney
George W. Wick
United States Supreme Court
United States Vs. Mason
U. S
Governor Baldwin urged to submit amending vote on travel expense clause
The article argues Governor Simeon Baldwin must enforce the constitution as written on General Assembly travel expenses. It contends the constitution should be rigid for officials and elastic only for the people, urging submission of an amendment to voters in November as the best path. It notes possible court action or timing to affect the next legislative session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simeon E. Baldwin
General Assembly
Balawin
Lite-Wvate Card Tables Christmas Special
A convenient 30 inch top card table with felt or imitation leather sells for 2.19 at Furniture Store on the fourth floor. Regularly 4.00, the table is pitched as ideal for homes with Bridge and other card games and for veranda use next summer.
Bed Sets For a Dainty Bedroom in Muslin Lace or Scrim
Attractive bed dressings offered in plain white muslin at 3 1 2 5 00 6 00 plus muslin with colored borders 3 7 5. Scrim 6 00 and lace options 5 00 6 00 6 50 7 50. Upholstery Store third floor Dennison Section features gift wrappings tags cards and a range of useful gift types including card boxes utility racks jewelry cases passe partout outfits and garlands in the basement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dennison
Alder Meyer Deposed From City Committees
The passage describes Alderman Meyer being removed from the streets and sidewalks, miscellaneous matters, and harbor committees by Mayor Buckingham and Mayor Wilson. It cites spite and political aims, noting harbor ties to Harbor Master Morris and opposition to municipal ownership allies.
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Meyer
Buckingham
Beeen
Charles H. Morris
Wilson
Will of Lebanon man notes children and unread letters
The obituary like draft reveals Morton L. Will directing support for his children and specifying that love letters between his two wives remain unread by others. It also relays his endorsement of a rheumatism remedy. A separate feature profiles Ira Decker, an elderly hermit of Hartland living on Hog's Back.
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Morton L. Will
Lebanon
Ind
Detchon
Curtis Pharmacy
Main St
Col. Elm
Hartland
Ira Decker
Colebrook
Decker
Rochey
Riverton
Yale Law Professor Leaves Estate for Catholic Charities
Dr. William C. Robinson formerly Yale Law School professor and Catholic university dean bequeathes a $200000 estate. The will dictates embalming in lead and placing his body in a tomb at Norwich, Connecticut between the coffins of his two wives. He directs his children be raised Catholic and states that property is a gift from God.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William C. Robinson
Yale Law School
Law Department
Catholic University At Washington
Norwich
Conn
Robinson
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